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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces weekly publication each Friday with a $1.50 annual prepaid subscription. Communications to The Leavenworth Echo are advised. Special notices such as restitutions of conscience or cards of thanks intended to raise money or promote business must be paid at regular advertising rates when printed.
A Chelan county letter warns Wenatchee Republicans against bolting the ticket in November. It emphasizes party unity, loyalty to nominees, and discipline for defectors while recalling historical cautions and noting possible local economic developments like Chickamin limestone and Priest Rapids nitrate plant potential.
Leavenworth braces for rapid growth as new enterprises join the railroad payroll. A government expert’s September visit confirmed limestone deposits on Chickamin creek, signaling additional prosperity beyond the big saw mill and planning mill projects planned to run full blast next year.
Great Northern officials announced continued terminal facilities and yard expansion at Leavenworth, settling doubts about relocation to Wenatchee. Anticipated improvements include rebuilding and numerous new homes, with a monthly payroll of 25 000 to 35 000 dollars sustaining the town’s two thousand residents.
Greensburg Tribune notes Wilson cites no party loyalty beyond achievement while Washington lines up with Carranza as press and public clash over transparency on foreign claims in Mexico.
Leavenworth residents try Adler-ika a mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerin that reportedly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas. A few doses are said to ease chronic stomach trouble and may prevent appendicitis. Wheeler's Drug Store promotes the product as astonishingly fast acting. F. M. Berry Republican candidate for county engineer stopped by Wednesday with no voter influence. Butter wrappers available at The Echo office.
The piece accuses Governor Lister of political inconsistency on temperance. It notes brewery backing years ago, his later support for dry measures, and his use of a personal committee and press agent tied to liquor interests. It argues his record flaws undermine his stance on the liquor issue.
The Superior Telegram argues wars lift farmers then feasts with Europe’s returning workers. It urges tariff protection to sustain American industry and markets, noting farmers need industrial cities to buy crops and protect from Canadian West output. War braces prices. peace requires tariffs.
A 47 year old remedy promotes relief from hacking coughs and congestion. It claims to heal coughs and colds and advises buying a bottle at the druggist for 50 cents.
Pimply complexions are blamed on blood impurities and a night dose of Dr. King's New Life Pills is advertised to cleanse poisons from the system. A morning bowel movement follows, with the product offered at 25 cents through your druggist.
A compact local notice lists a business paragraph column for ads with rates and quick results. It includes a stray cow found on Oct 9 and details for reclaim by owner, plus items for sale and positions, such as a five room house near a school with partial cash terms and inquiries to Echo office. The page also mentions a ranch cook position, a subscription service, and contact details in Leavenworth.
Land listing near Winton offered for sale by D. H. Mayor of Leavenworth. Describes level productive acreage, cash or terms possible, price stated as very reasonable.
In Chelan County Superior Court the estate of Charles L. Gordon announces a public auction of real property on November 11, 1916 at 10 a.m. at Leavenworth City Hall. Properties include multiple lots in Leavenworth and Leavenworth Gardens with encumbrances to be disclosed on inquiry. sale subject to court confirmation. L. J. Nelson, administrator, dated October 2, 1916. First pub Oct 6, last pub Oct 27.
An advertisement boasts Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and sprains. It claims quick relief without rubbing and urges keeping a bottle on hand, priced at 25 cents at the druggist, followed by a public notice about the estate of John S Churchill in Chelan County Washington demanding creditors file claims within twelve months.
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